Chapter 17: Moonlight Technique (3)

Chapter 17: Moonlight Technique (3)

Contrary to my advice to eat quickly, the duke was not at the training grounds.

Lena called me separately and guided me to the underground chambers of the mansion.

It was my first time going to the underground chambers.

It wasnt as spacious as a tennis court, well, maybe it was. Considering it was underground, it was quite large.

But that wasnt important. After telling me to wait for the dukes arrival, Lena stepped back.

I explored the chambers during the spare time I had.

It was made of black and blue emitting trees and stones, and it was not simple but rather aesthetically pleasing.

I was purely in awe. The things here were not just ordinary stones and wood.

So, these are the magic stones and magic wood.

On a day when my condition was at its best, I accurately sensed the magic power through Sally.

Although it wasnt as vivid as before, I could still feel it to some extent.

But I didnt act rashly.

Since I didnt know much about magic power, it was better not to meddle with it unnecessarily and cause problems later.

Besides, when I used Mystic, I only used the faint magic power within my body, so there were no issues.

Anyway, this place was probably the dukes personal training room.

Magic stones and magic wood were incredibly expensive items found in places with unusually high concentrations of magic power.

I had encountered them while playing Valhll.

I didnt know they looked like this, but I had even built a training ground with magic stones and magic wood.

At that moment, the duke opened the door and entered.

Good morning.

Did you sleep well yesterday?

The duke examined my face. It seemed like he was curious about the effects of the decoction I had last night.

I smiled nonchalantly.

It was similar to usual.

Thats a shame. Lets see how things progress for now.

Yes.

The duke walked briskly toward me.

Time is precious, so lets start right away.

It was natural for the duke, who mainly operated outside. He could leave anytime in the afternoon.

I widened my eyes and concentrated as much as possible.

This place is a magic training ground made of magic stones and magic wood. Starting from the age of 15, you will come here often. Today, we came here to sense magic power.

Is there a specific reason why its at the age of 15?

Because your bodies are not ready yet. The magic power emitted by the magic stones and magic wood is not natural magic power. Its already imbued with the properties of the stones and wood.

Hmm, I didnt understand what he meant. When I tilted my head slightly, the duke kindly explained.

If you encountered magic stones and magic wood from a young age, they could influence the nature of the magic power a person possessed.

You needed to accumulate natural magic power in your body first and stabilized it in order to easily absorbed the magic power of the magic stones and magic wood and made it your own.

It was the essence of what he said.

It was something I had never heard before.

In the game, I just built it and it was over. I didnt personally train it.

There was an instructional system, but it was automatic.

By the way, he said we came here to sense magic power?

I had already sensed magic power before. Thanks to that, I could clearly feel the abundant magic power in this chamber.

Considering that I had accurately sensed it on a day when my condition was at its best

It didnt seem like an easy task for an individual to sense magic power.

While looking around, the duke asked me.

Do you sense anything?

Yes.

Can you express it accurately?

Hmm, what should I say?

It felt like perceiving the presence of oxygen in the air, but I couldnt say that since it was knowledge from Earth.

Well, actually, I already sensed magic power before. It felt like a subtle foreign energy dispersing in the air

The duke showed a slightly surprised expression.

Were you in a good physical condition that day?

Yes.

When exactly did you sense the magic power?

It was when Sally infused magic power into my body. Its not as vivid as it was back then, but I can still feel the magic power.

The dukes eyes sparkled with interest.

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In fact, it was normal to feel something strange within the chamber made of magic stones and wood.

Even for those without talent, a space rich in magic power gave a sense of oppression.

However, accurately perceiving magic power was a different matter.

Every person carried a small amount of magic power within their body. However, even the godfather cannot sense magic power.

And many people who could sense it were unable to use it.

Accidents during the transfer of magic power could lead to the loss of control over ones body, regardless of noble lineage.

But

The duke couldnt bring himself to do it. It was because he had noticed the crescent moon that had appeared on Carlyns forehead.

It was a small crescent shape, like a fingernail. However, its radiance and solidity were closer to a half-moon than a crescent.

It was due to constantly receiving the dukes magic power in a small but concentrated form without burdening her body.

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The duke momentarily lost his words and recalled the day he first started learning the Moonlight Technique in the past.

The crescent moon carved on his forehead was the same. However, it couldnt be compared to what the child had.

A prodigy no, even more than that.

The duke realized with his own eyes that Marhan wasnt just speaking nonsense when he said he was the best on the continent.

The childs ability was currently only at half-strength.

Given the circumstances, the duke found it hard to believe even when he saw it with his own eyes.

Is this truly a gift from the heavens to Haisen?

The duke let out a wry smile.

The sarcastic remark he made when he first met the child might actually be true.

The duke stopped infusing magic power. The foundation had been perfected beyond measure.

Instead, he guided the childs own magic power along the circuit.

While breathing, remember this flow. It will be difficult at first, but you must maintain it even while moving and engaging in combat.

After guiding the magic power precisely three times, the duke gathered the magic power and asked.

Can you move it on your own? If not, retract the magic power.

In a situation where he couldnt answer, Carlyn moved his own magic power along the path the duke had guided him.

It was an incredibly clean and perfect control.

Good. Just like that.

It wasnt just a matter of following the path that the duke had shown him.

The speed at which the magic power moved and the smoothness with which it followed the circuit were perfect.

The duke recalled the past once again. He couldnt do it like this at first.

No, perhaps even his master couldnt do it like this.

It wasnt because he got used to handling magic power with Mystic.

He was the best among the children the duke had seen when it came to manipulating magic power, even though he couldnt understand magic itself.

Meanwhile, Carlyn had almost completed a full rotation of the magic power.

Now, gather it and stand up.

Carlyn perfectly gathered the magic power.

With this, he had reached the 1-star of the Moonlight Technique. The duke roughly estimated the time.

Did it take about 40 minutes?

It was unbelievable.

Considering that he had planned to spend the entire morning on it.

So, this is supposedly only half of his talent.

In reality, his talent for magic power came from the Devils Blood, but as someone who didnt know that, the duke could only be amazed.

Blushing a little due to the excitement of handling magic power for the first time, Carlyn spoke with a composed face.

Is it over?

Yes. This is the 1-star of the Moonlight Technique. Can you maintain it while moving?

Yes. Although I reduced the amount of magic power, I am still circulating it along the circuit.

The duke nodded, hiding his surprise.

It took me a year and a half to reach the 2-star, but it doesnt seem like it will take you that long.

Youre too kind.

The duke smirked at his apparent modesty.

Kindness has nothing to do with it. If your physical condition improves quickly, you might reach 2-star sooner.

Carlyn simply lowered his head in response.

As the inner moon waxes, your level will rise. And martial arts start from the 2-star. Focus on that until then.

Yes.

You have more talent than I expected. I like it.

Thank you.

Although he was speaking casually, Carlyn was also surprised.

Even to his inexperienced eyes, this didnt seem like a normal progression. Handling magic power for the first time felt strangely comfortable.

Just by seeing the dukes surprised reaction, he could tell. It was the first time Carlyn had seen the duke surprised.

Carlyn continued to gauge the dukes reaction.

When the inner moon appeared, I felt my blood boiling inside. It made handling magic power unusually easy.

Instinctively, he realized it was because of Devils Blood.

And thanks to that, handling magic power was surprisingly easy for him.

He had known it even when playing games, but the trait that was supposed to be a penalty was never a bad thing.

But Carlyns concern was whether the duke had noticed.

Judging by his reaction, it didnt seem like it, fortunately.

Phew.

Carlyn inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.